"I’d not hesitate to recommend Aura. They team are the perfect balance of creative and practical, imagination and solutions, to make whatever dream you have come to life."
"Aura kindly carried out some work for me on a small but compact development for me. It required precision, experience and haste, Aura were extremely efficient in all of these areas. I will 100% recommend and use Aura again."
"Aura Architecture is a highly professional firm of architects that always have the clients best interests at heart. The quality of their plans and drawings is superb and their turn-around when making amendments well within expected timelines."
Hatfield is a historic Hertfordshire town, home to the renowned Hatfield House, whilst also a modern university town. Hatfield is a true blend of the old and the new when it comes to property, which our expert architects and designers appreciate.
Here at AURA, a firm of modern residential architects and interior designers, we create clean and purposeful designs for modern or period properties respectively.
Established in 2014, AURA specialises in residential architectural solutions and design – for new builds and home improvement projects.
From extensions and refurbishments, to loft and basement conversions, or a ‘from scratch’ project – we can take care of it all.
Our modern architects are focused on creating simple, natural and light-filled spaces that maximise space and have a regard for sustainability development goals.
We are knowledgeable when it comes to the local architectural requirements of Hatfield but also of the surrounding Hertfordshire towns – whether that be Watford, Welwyn Garden City, Bishops Stortford, or Hemel Hempstead.
Our design guide takes you through the full architectural design process. It covers all of the steps, from initial property consultation to completion.
Please contact us using our online enquiry form where you can create a design brief. We will then look over your brief and consider any planning constraints relevant to your local area, which we will inform you about. We can then discuss your budget, prepare a fee proposal, and prepare designs so that you can see what the project will look like upon completion.
For a small extra cost, a 3D visualisation of your finished project can be produced. This will make your dream build or design come to life, helping you see what your finished project will look like before a contractor has even lifted a finger – saving undue time, stress and avoidable mid-project changes or extra fees later on down the line.
Should planning permission be required we will prepare the application for you, as well as all documentation and drawings needed to show compliance with Welwyn Hatfield Planning applications.
We will also take care of supplier and contractor tenders, fully project manage the build process, resolve issues that may arise mid-project, and keep you regularly updated on the project’s progress.
Costs of RIBA Chartered Architects in Hatfield
We strive to offer you great value for money with our services.
We advise that our full range of services (if used) will be around 8-12% of your total build costs.
We will also ensure that you have a fully itemised list of all the works being undertaken which is also fully costed. Working within a culture of transparency, we operate a fixed fee structure, which is available here on our website.
Graham, Mark and the Aura team have supported us on the planning permission and design of our building works. The service has been 2nd to none - white glove level. Mark our main contact is responsive and helpful. Using Aura was a superb… More decision and looking forward to completing the journey with them over the next months.
As main contractors with appreciation for good and efficient design, we were very impressed with Aura from day 1.
The tender pack had more information than some other projects we have done at completion, all the information is precise and… More carefully considered.
On top of that their ongoing project management is flexible and approachable.
Hope we get to work with them again in the future.
We instructed Aura Architects for a self-build project, they have seamlessly guided us through the process with great care and detail. We have thoroughly enjoyed with Francesco who was been extremely helpful and patient with the project,… More getting us to planning approval which took over 2 years but this did not deter his dedication to the project in what has been a very challenging process.
The whole process has been handled professionally with great communication and understanding from Aura who have taken great care to ensure we are happy and understand each of the key elements.
We are absolutely thrilled with what Aura have created for us and we can not wait to see the project come to life.
I am pleased to recommend Aura for any of your architectural needs! They have been fab and most importantly reliable! Thanks very much and a special thanks to Francesco.
Thanks, J&D.
I'm pleased to provide a review of Aura Homes for their work on our 4-bedroom self-built home in Hertfordshire. It has been a great experience working with them. Architect Francesco in particular displayed a good understanding of our… More vision and delivered a design that met our expectations. Their expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the project.
Ben is firstly a great guy, full of ideas and creativity and positivity, along with experience and intelligence. Secondly, he isn't going anywhere, he is very trustworthy, a man of his word, stable and growing his business in and around… More London. Always looking to find the best solution for your needs and not afraid to show ambition for your project, whilst having a strong knowledge of all current rules/regs and an understanding of the objectives and constraints of the planning system. As an outgoing and gregarious networker, he has positioned Aura as introducer & deal-maker, so if you need introductions to trusted quality services like: Builders, Project Finance, Consultants (e.g. Traffic, Trees, Planning Law) - he usually knows someone!
I recently contacted Aura Homes Ltd to discuss a small development project. The project was unusual and a lot of factors needed to be taken into account due to the location, site surroundings and practicality of the proposal.
I originally… More discussed it with Ben Richards who I found to be helpful, knowledgable and very accommodating in that he listened intently to give a fair assessment of feasibility.
Iris Kouneni was assigned to me and met with me to thoroughly discuss and understand what my intentions were. Like Ben, she digested my layman’s view and proceeded to give me her professional opinion.
Iris and Ben were an absolute delight to work with, professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and communicative to mention just a few of their qualities.
Unfortunately due to the COVID19 lockdown we have had to shelve the project.
It's been a pleasure to work with Aura Homes Ltd, refreshingly honest and professional.
I look forward to working together with them in the future.
Our accredited team can work with you on your project if you live in a surrounding area to Hatfield in the wider county of Hertfordshire and are able to work with the planning departments in the surrounding county authorities too:
We fully appreciate that choosing to work with a residential architect or designer for the first time might seem overwhelming with so much to consider.
We are here to put you at ease, talk you through your options and help you to realise your dream design. We will always aim to explain concepts clearly and free of jargon, with you at the forefront of the project.
To get a sense of AURA, check out our regularly updated YouTube channel for a flavour of the projects that we have worked on and our services.
innovation and creativity, delivering unique solutions from start to finish
attention to detail in every aspect of our work
understanding and respecting people, fostering meaningful collaboration; and
commitment to sustainability, enhancing both homes and communities.
Our values underpin our vision which is to:
maximise your home’s space, ensuring that it’s tailored to your needs
make use of natural light to improve your sense of well being and your home’s airiness
create designs that are clean and simple, but use dashes of colour and textures to create added interest; and
create energy-efficient buildings by thinking sustainably.
rs from many architects in the area who will charge a percentage of the total project costs.
This transparent ethos extends to how we prepare our quotes. All quotes are fully itemised, enabling you to see how your investment will be allocated.
We will be open with you when it comes to working out a budget for your project. We will use our experience and creativity to maximise your spending for your dream property.
We are delighted to be able to offer our clients the use of 3D imaging technology. For a small cost, a 3D visualisation of your finished project helps you as our client to see what your finished project will look like before a contractor has even lifted a finger, saving undue time, stress and avoidable mid-project changes or extra fees later on down the line.
Why is sustainability important?
At AURA we pride ourselves on our commitment to helping you reach your sustainability goals – helping you to keep bills low and even to create your own energy.
Speak to our team today to discuss how sustainability can be at the heart of your property development project.
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